COMMON QUESTIONS

FLOWERS

I am a fresh flower specialist, trained by a Perth florist in the art of design and arrangement. Unfortunately, I do not allow florists to dress my cakes. I will liaise with your florist ahead of time to ensure we are ordering the same flowers.

PRICING

All wedding cakes are quoted individually. Wedding cakes vary hugely in price depending on many factors including size and level of intricacy. Fondant cakes will always be more expensive than buttercream due to the extra work and time involved. Expect to pay around 30% more for a fondant cake.

On average, couples usually spend between $950 - $1800 on their wedding cakes with Bridal Select Cakes for 3 and more tiers. Payment plans are available with a 50% deposit within 2 weeks of booking.

WHEN TO BOOK

As an exclusive cake stylist, bookings for Bridal Select Cakes need to be made well in advance. To avoid disappointment, bookings should be made at least two months before your wedding day for off peak season (June - September). Peak months such as January - April and October - December require up to 12 months notice for a Saturday wedding. (Bookings beyond 18 months, except for peak months, are not usually taken).

COFFEE OR DESSERT PORTIONS?

This is the size which your wedding cake portions will be served. If you are having other dessert options, request a quote for a coffee portion (a smaller slice, usually served with coffee after dessert). If you will be serving your wedding cake as the formal dessert, you will need a larger slice. This increases the overall size of the wedding cake you will need. Tip: check with your venue about costs of serving your wedding cake as dessert.

CONSULTATIONS

Open days are held several times throughout the year for you to come and taste the cakes and ask questions. These consultations are by appointment only with no obligation to book. Private consultations are available outside of these dates for couples who are confirming their order.

Unfortunately due to the volume of enquiries received, personal consultations are reserved only those couples who are going ahead with their order.
Most couples handle their order via email. Once you have sampled, received a quote/sketch there is not usually a need to do a consultation.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Unfortunately, due to health regulations, gluten free and other special dietary requirements are not guaranteed. In order for a business to claim to be 'gluten free' the premises in which the product is made needs to be gluten free. There is risk of cross contamination in a non-gluten free environment.

If you have guests with severe allergies, Bridal Select Cakes cannot accomodate this. Lactose free and vegan can unfortunately not be accommodated.